Vulnerability Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a remote user that holds the “power” Splunk role can store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.12 |
| Splunk | Splunk Cloud Platform | < 9.0.2208 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://research.splunk.com/application/a974d1ee-ddca-4837-b6ad-d55a8a239c20/ExploitTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1101.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://research.splunk.com/application/a974d1ee-ddca-4837-b6ad-d55a8a239c20/ExploitTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1101.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-43561?
CVE-2022-43561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a remote user that holds the “power” Splunk role can store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS). The v...
How severe is CVE-2022-43561?
CVE-2022-43561 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.